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Your jaw hurts, but you don’t remember doing anything that would’ve resulted in pain. Two different conditions could be the problem: bruxism and/or TMJ disorder. Treating either or both conditions is probably easier than you think.

Snoring sounds funny and can be frustrating for anyone who has to sleep in the same room as someone who snores, but it can also be a signal of a life-threatening condition. Sleep apnea is dangerous but can be treated.

You may not like flossing, but it’s essential for good oral health, which is an important part of overall health. The benefits of flossing are well-known, and we can help you develop a good technique.

You’ve invested in having your teeth professionally whitened, and you love the results! However, you need to take a few precautions to keep your teeth looking great. 

Do you find yourself stressed out about going to bed because you wake up with pain in your jaw? A night guard could be a solution that allows you to look forward to a good night’s sleep. 

If you’ve lost a tooth, especially a back tooth, you may wonder if you need to consider replacing it. Learn what happens when you don’t replace a missing tooth and what replacement options you have.

Sometimes, the symptoms of bruxism aren’t obvious, but they can be serious. Since many people with bruxism grind their teeth while sleeping, a night guard can be crucial for protecting your teeth.

You may think of orthodontics as something for teenagers, but many problems can be addressed before your child has all their permanent teeth. Phase one orthodontic treatment could be a good solution for your child.

When you have diabetes, you think about your health more often, including your oral health. You may not imagine that your blood sugar could matter to your dental team. Here are five reasons it does.

Do you know when you should seek emergency dental care? On the surface, it seems obvious what kinds of situations require an urgent response, but it's not always clear when you’re actually experiencing an emergency.

Your braces are off! Congratulations on completing the treatment. Now, it’s time to learn about retainers and how to care for them.

People spend billions of dollars on anti-aging products each year. One often overlooked but incredibly effective way to look younger is to have your teeth professionally whitened. It’s quick, safe, and offers immediate results. 

Is your child old enough for braces? Are you too old? We answer your questions about the “right” age to straighten teeth!

If you’re looking to replace missing teeth, you have many options, but dental implants are considered the gold standard. Here are five good reasons to choose dental implants to replace your missing teeth.

Saliva is an integral part of oral health. It controls digestion as well as controlling the bacteria that is present in our mouth.

As the centerpiece of a dental office, the dental chair offers unique access to the oral cavity, a gateway to the entire body, where we as dentists and orthodontists observe either detriments or precursors to well-being. In fact, the six month dental visit

When we consider orthodontics, we may be thinking specific to crooked teeth, but we would be wrong to leave it there, those "crooked teeth" are a sign of misalignment in our oral posture which can undermine how we speak, eat, sleep, breathe and grow.

Facial expressions, led by the smile, are so important in a society that we have emojis or smileys as communicators. Our quality of life is affected by a smile and our overall robustness follows suit interchangeably.

During these difficult times, we want to do our best of making sure to continue treating our patients safely. Here are some of the ways we are doing that.

Tired of unpleasant crowding and misaligned teeth? There is a simple, easy and effective solution to straightening teeth without old metal braces, Invaslign!

We offer a wide variety of esthetic crowns. One of our most common dental crowns is made of zirconium. Zirconia crowns offer similar esthetics to traditional porcelain crowns but are stronger and more durable.

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Here are some instructions and precautions to take.